Men's Soccer

Men's Soccer Announces 2017-18 Recruiting Class

Jul 07, 2017

JOHNSON, VT. - Johnson State College Head Men's Soccer Coach Shane Bufano announced on Friday his 2017-18 recruiting class.

The Badgers will welcome a large incoming class with 15 newcomers including a mix of transfers and four-year players heading into preseason on August 21. This will be the first recruiting class for Coach Bufano after being appointed the job in late December of 2016. "I am excited to welcome in a large class to add to the great core group we already have at JSC. We are excited about the next era of Badger soccer and are eager to see results immediately with this group."

Below see a list and brief profile on some of the 2017 incoming class:

COLLIN CAMPBELL

Hometown: Killington, Vt.

High School/Last College: Woodstock

Club: Benfica USA

Before Johnson/Awards and Personal: Vermont Division 2 All-State and Marble Valley All-League Selection at Woodstock. Was selected to the Twin State Lions Cup team. Awarded the Team MVP Award and the "Tough as Nails" Award at Woodstock HS. Off the soccer field Collin is an accomplished downhill skier.

TYLER CIRILLO

Hometown: Colchester, Vt.

High School/Last College: Colchester

Club: Far Post SC

Before Johnson/Awards and Personal: Was a captain his senior year for the Colchester High School Lakers. He played several years locally with Far Post SC. Can play anywhere on the field.

JAROD CROTEAU

Hometown: Albany, N.Y.

High School/Last College: Shaker

Club: FC Dutchmen

Before Johnson/Awards and Personal: First Team All-Star Section 2/AA and Suburban Council League, Led Shaker HS in scoring his senior year and was team captain. Shaker was the Suburban Council League Champions in 2015.

ELLIOT HANNA

Hometown: Milton, Vt.

High School/Last College: Milton

Club: Queen City

Before Johnson/Awards and Personal: Vermont Lake Division First Team Selection, Division 2 All-State Honorable Mention. Started for Milton HS who played in the Vermont Division 2 State Championship game his senior year.

JOE HOLLOWAY

Hometown: Essex County, England

High School/Last College: Chelmsford College (UK)

Club: Arsenal Academy/West Ham Academy

Before Johnson/Awards and Personal: Joe moved to the United States in January of 2017 and will continue his education and soccer stateside at JSC. Joe had an extensive playing background as a young lad playing in the development academies for West Ham and Arsenal while living in England. He is a quick strong midfielder and forward.

CHARLIE MYERS

Hometown: Burlington, Vt.

High School/Last College: Burlington

Club: Blackwatch Premier

Before Johnson/Awards and Personal: Played several years at the club level for Blackwatch Premier and Burlington Catamounts/RBA. Played for Fran Demasi and Bob Day at Burlington HS. Has coached camps for the Burlington Soccer Academy.

ISAAC ROBISON

Hometown: Springfield, Vt.

High School/Last College: Windsor

Before Johnson/Awards and Personal: Marble Valley All-League Selection at Windsor HS. He was an Honors student academically at Windsor HS.

HUNTER SANFORD

Hometown: Barre, Vt.

High School/Last College: Spaulding

Before Johnson/Awards and Personal: Played Varsity soccer as a defender for the Crimson Tide under Rob Moran.

KYLE VERCHEREAU

Hometown: Berlin, Vt.

High School/Last College: U-32/New England College

Club: Capital SC

Before Johnson/Awards and Personal: Vermont First Team All-State Selection, First Team All Capital League, All Burlington Free Press Honorable Mention. Started 9 games as a freshman, and tallied 1 assist as a center back at New England College in 2015 prior to transferring to JSC. Kyle coaches youth soccer with the Queen City FC in Burlington, Vt.

HAMISI WABUTI

Hometown: Barre, Vt.

High School/Last College: Spaulding

Before Johnson/Awards and Personal: Played Varsity soccer and was a starter at Spaulding HS as a forward for the Crimson Tide under Rob Moran. Also played basketball and tennis at Spaulding.

RANDAL WILLETTE

Hometown: Wolfeboro, N.H.

High School/Last College: Kingswood Regional

Before Johnson/Awards and Personal: Was a captain of the Varsity team at Kingswood Regional High School. Received the "Unsung Hero Award" from Kingswood senior year. In addition to being a defender, Randal is an accomplished track athlete. His twin brother Ryan will also attend and play soccer.

RYAN WILLETTE

Hometown: Wolfeboro, N.H.

High School/Last College: Kingswood Regional

Before Johnson/Awards and Personal: Was a captain of the Varsity team at Kingswood Regional High School. Received the "Full Heart Award" from Kingswood senior year. In addition to being a goalkeeper, Ryan is an accomplished track athlete. His twin brother Randy will also attend and play soccer.